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Aotearoa Social Workers' Day: Chef swaps the kitchen for life as a social worker

“It’s more of a vocation than a job. It’s where I’m supposed to be."

Woman refuses to reveal location of dogs ordered to be destroyed after vicious attack

A dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.

Big increase in kiwi being killed by dogs

Since 2022, just under 90 kiwi deaths have been reported across Northland.

North Shore venue hopes to attract Northlanders to Juicy Fest

Festival organisers remind Northlanders that they never said they wouldn't return.

Busy Highway now reopened after power line snap forced road closure

Temporary road closure and delays on State Highway 14 have now been lifted.

Seal pups most likely died from starvation, conservationists say

DoC says now is a hard time for juvenile seals as they try to make it on their own.

End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished

The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.

Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze

A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.

70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put aside

The current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.

Council navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adopted

There are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.

Daylight shooting in Raumanga heightens fears amid community over gang activity

Growing woes for Raumanga community after shooting in broad daylight.

Meet the trailblazing judge who as a lawyer decided to only speak te reo in the courtroom

The unprecedented move was part of Alana Thomas' work progressing te reo in the courts

Tiki Taane to head Bay of Islands it! Festival

The it! Festival has been a popular stop in Paihia for over a decade.

Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work

News snippets from the Far North.

Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel

Seagliders – The future of coastal travel is here.

'We're struggling now and it's getting worse': Doctors continue battle for better conditions

Te Whatu Ora remains resolute that it has already put everything on the table.

Investigation into mid-air near-miss involving Air New Zealand plane

The incident occurred near Brynderwyn, between Auckland and Northland.

'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failures

It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'